The King of Rome, A true inspiring story about a famous Derby Pigeon. Dave Sudburys original version

[skipy936]

You DON'T need chords, this is better done with just voice!

[Patches9412]

i was looking for the chords for this song, couldnt find em' can anyone help?

[comedyhunter]

@Patches9412 Hi, Contact Dave he has a channel on here : davesudbury

[wesmatron]

@Patches9412 You can use:

(G)In the west end of Derby lived a working man (G)Says I can't fly but my (C)Pidgeons can

(G)And when I set them free

(G)It's just like part of me

(G)Gets lifted up on (D)Shining (G)Wings.

I'll work them out properly later ( ad capo to taste :) )

[wesmatron]

@Patches9412 OK...Capo at 1st

(G)In the west end of (D)Derby lived a working (C)man

(G)Says I can't (D)fly but my Pigeons (C)can

(D)And when I set them (C)free

(D)It's just like part of (G)me

(D)Gets lifted (C)up on (D)Shining (G)Wings.

:)

[wesmatron]

@wesmatron Shit....should read (D)It's just like part of (C)me

[1up4evr]

pigeons are one of the best pets a person can have.

[jonesthephones]

Hello Pigeon-watchers...! Original uploader (comedyhunter) suggested I post my own version of this lovely song as a video response, which I've now done. Please have a listen and leave me a comment, or view my channel (jonesthephones) for numerous other folky-fuddy-duddy tracks, Cheers, Alun :)

[GredisKein]

first time i listening this song ( and by mistake) and it is GREAT ... I dont understand all the words but it is great...if someone can send me the lyrics to read it , i will be very glad

[comedyhunter]

@GredisKein just google for..

sudbury king of rome lyrics

[GredisKein]

@comedyhunter

thank you

[mufkin8]

amazing stuff, think its on par with the half man half biscuit version

[smithowls]

Thanks for the wonderful recording Dave. You given alot of people alot of pleasure.

[PaMairi]

I would love to hear June Tabor's interpretation of this wonderful aong

[JoeyPencils]

June Tabor does a great version of this song...

[aligee1963]

Inspired me to go and see the King of Rome

at Derby Museum.

Brill video

[08sgallagher]

I am also a pigeon flyer it is a touching piece of work that brings a lump to a pigeonmans throat.  thank you

[davesudbury]

I appreciate the feedback.

[fingal42]

This song always makes me cry... Impossible to say why.

[elephantbarbiegirl]

I cry because it was 1913 so we all know what was going to happen in Charlie's life the following year. It was a final glimpse of joy before the slaughter

[fingal42]

True, but for me something else is going on which I can't easily pin down. Something about reaching for hope (like we all do) and feeling surprised when that hope is realised. After all, very few people achieve their dreams... Thanks for responding btw! This is easily one of my favourite songs.

[jackdillon888]

What a great take on a wonderfull legend, i have listened to your version over and over again, its a definite hit. Thanks from Dublin.

[davesudbury]

Thanks Jack.

[PaMairi]

I have only heard Garnet Rogers sing this song but this is one incredible video. I am glad I found it here and able to listen to it over and over again. A remarkable story about hopes and dreams. The funny thing is ... I hate pigeons!

[comedyhunter]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed my use of images to bring the song to life.

[eimajecnerwal]

Lovely:)

[007malakai007]

verry nic did he win the race

[comedyhunter]

Cheers, Yes he won the race.

[bobbydriver]

I'd never heard the original of this. I only ever heard the version that Half Man Half Biscuit did in session on the Andy Kershaw BBC Radio 1 show in September 2004.

[nessie53]

This is lovely - very well put together and moving music.

Thank you

[dicivi]

I've never figured out how Pigeons manage to navigate over territory they have never seen before. I really enjoyed this piece. Darwin

[comedyhunter]

I think they actually follow roads like a map and NOT using Earth magnatism like we originally thought.

Glad you liked the show.

[VC57UK]

A very moving song - great to hear Dave Sudbury's original words and music on YouTube at last. I'll look out for the book, too!

[rupertpondu]

Found this by accident but am chuffed now. Great work.

[comedyhunter]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.